by Carole Epp | Mar 7, 2008 | Uncategorized
From the Ceramic Arts Bookstore check out this new book Surface Decoration: Finishing Techniques.
From their site:
“Surface Decoration: Finishing Techniques covers techniques at all stages of the ceramic process, including forming, leather-hard, bisque and even after the final glaze firing. Artists discuss their working styles and tools, some provide detailed step-by-step instructions, while others discuss their successes and trials in broader terms. You’ll find information on glazes and glazing, recipes, embossing, sgraffito, brushwork, printing, patinas, roulettes, stamping, decals, stains, resists, slips, china painting, stencils, faux finishes, and more.”
Check out their website for ordering info and other publications like:
By Paul Lewing or
by the wonderfully talented Gail Nichols.
by Carole Epp | Mar 5, 2008 | Uncategorized
Through a unique linkage, the Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, and West
Virginia University have teamed to offer a comprehensive study opportunity
for the serious advanced or professional ceramic artist/potter/student.
The Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute is considered to be China’s finest ceramics art and design school.
Space is available for 15 -18 participants who want to work and study with
some of China’s most prominent teachers and ceramic artists. This is a rare
moment in time for the serious student potter to touch those historic roots
as well as connect with the inspiring energy of artisans past and present.
China Summer Program
6 Credits
Summer Semester I – 2008
May 24 – June 30* (Dates may vary slightly)
China Semester Program
12 Credit Hours: Graduate or Undergraduate
Fall Semester 2008
September 7 – December 14* (Dates may vary slightly)
If interested please check out the website
or
Contact us at:
Bob Anderson or Shoji Satake
West Virginia University
College of Creative Art
Division of Art
Creative Arts Center
PO Box 6111
Morgantown, WV 26506
email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Tel: (304)293‑ 4841×3135
by Carole Epp | Mar 1, 2008 | Uncategorized
So much of my own work focuses on ceramic history or contemporary contextualization and social commentary, but i’ve always loved work that expresses itself through the language of the material and the properties inherent to ceramics. It’s a language I love, but am personally not that well versed in. I feel that there is a subtlety, beauty and universality to this sort of work, something I hope to tap into someday with the right project…The work of Rafa Perez has always intrigued me on this level.
Check out an exhibition of this work at Puls Ceramics in Brussels or through their website.
by Carole Epp | Mar 1, 2008 | Uncategorized
Image – Mel Robson
“THE EXHIBITION
Australian Ceramic Stories (ACS) explores the use of narrative in contemporary Australian ceramics. Surveying the work of artists from across the country, the exhibition will include many new works by some of Australia’s most highly regarded ceramic artists. Dubbo Regional Gallery – The Armati Bequest is staging the exhibition from 5 April – 18 May 2008 at Western Plains Cultural Centre. Curated by Dr Julia Jones, the exhibition brings together the work of artists from all parts of Australia, offering a unique view of contemporary ceramic practice.
The curatorial concept is inspired by international ceramicist Matthias Ostermann’s research which resulted in the book The Ceramic Narrative in 2006.
The exhibition will explore how “stories” are told in Australian ceramics, highlighting the various ways that clay is used to express them. All of the ceramicists tell stories about Australia in ways that stretch the narrative capabilities of clay, and draw our attention to the versatility of the medium. The exhibition will seek to engage with contemporary themes and ideas in the broader visual arts and ceramic practices and examine the various ways in which narrative is a crucial element in their work.
THE FORUM
To coincide with the exhibition, a 1-day Forum will be held on Saturday 12 April 2008 which will further explore the theme and extend dialogue from two previous Ceramic conferences – verge in Brisbane in 2006 and ClayEdge at Gulgong in 2007. The keynote speaker at this event will be Canadian Ceramic Artist & Writer, Matthias Ostermann. Further speakers at the Australian Ceramic Stories Forum are as follows: Dr Janet Mansfield OAM, Ceramic Artist & Publisher, President International Academy of Ceramics (Geneva), Megan Martin, Curator and Head Caroline Simpson Library & Research Collection Historic Houses Trust of NSW, Janet DeBoos, Ceramic Artist & Head of Ceramics Workshop, ANU together with ACS exhibiting artists Vipoo Srivilasa, Louise
Boscacci, Gerry Wedd, and Gudrun Klix, Research Fellow, Honorary Senior Lecturer, Ceramics, University of Sydney.
The Official Opening will be held on Friday 11 April and a Curator’s Talk with exhibiting artists will be held on Sunday 13 April.”
Participating artists:
STEPHEN BENWELL
LOUISE BOSCACCI
KRIS COAD
PATRICK COLLINS
BERN EMMERICHS
GUDRUN KLIX
PIP McMANUS
MEL ROBSON
FLEUR SCHELL
VIPOO SRIVILASA
THANAKUPI
GERRY WEDD
For further information regarding Australian Ceramic Stories, please contact Brigette Leece, Manager Western Plains Cultural Centre on 02 6801 4430 or the exhibition Curator Dr Julia Jones on 0409 771 022
by Carole Epp | Feb 14, 2008 | Uncategorized
When: July 2008 – February 2009
Deadline: 29 February 2008
This program supports the ceramic and glass artists from all over the world in order to exchange ideas with local artists, which will bring new different perspectives to Seto city with more than 1000 years ceramic history. This program also intends to encourage Seto citizens to encounter different forms of artistic expression through the art and cultural activities. We welcome the artists who have a strong desire to build new rapport with Seto citizens.
Seto City Cultural Promotion Foundation.
Address: 113-3Nishiibara,Seto,Aichi,489-0884,Japan
Tel: +81-561-84-1093 FAX:+81-561-85-0415.
E-mail: [email protected].
Check website for further info
